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Agriculture and Rural Development
Rural investments on the rise
avianflu_smAvian Flu
The spread of avian flu also called the "bird flu" is beyond its stronghold in Asia
Carbon Finance, Development and the World Bank
The world is entering a climate regime unprecedented in human history.
Civil Society
International development today is moving increasingly toward partnership
icons-climatechange-sm.jpgClimate Change
Climate change is an issue that threatens the entire globe
icons-commdiseases-sm.jpgCommunicable Diseases
Communicable diseases are the main cause of death of children worldwide
icons-commoutreach-sm.jpgCommunity Outreach
The World Bank supports an extensive range of programs to benefit ...
icons-debtrelief-sm.jpgDebt Relief
Debt Strategies for sustainable growth and poverty reduction ...
Development Effectiveness
Aid channels are proliferating and new large, non-traditional donors are appearing on the scene
Disability
Towards an inclusive development
Education
Broad based and high quality education reduces poverty and inequality
energysmallEnergy
World Bank represents 40 percent of total energy lending
Environment
Concern for environmental sustainability within developing countries
Extractive Industries
Oil, gas and mining represent major opportunities for developing countries
Forests and Forestry
The World Bank's new forests strategy
icons-postconflict_sm.jpgFragile and Conflict-Affected Countries
In FY06, the Bank supported some 34 countries and areas that have been affected by violent conflict ...
Gender
Gender equality is a core element of the Bank's strategy to reduce poverty ...
icons-corruption-sm.jpgGovernance and Anti-Corruption
A critical consideration in the Bank’s work with client countries
HIV/AIDS
Committed to providing long-term, sustained support.
Regional briefs
AfricaEast Asia & Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia
Indigenous Peoples
A more proactive approach that promotes indigenous peoples
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Innovating, Creating Opportunity
Private sector development is key to development strategy

Infrastructure
One of the key pillars of economic growth
Institutional IntegrityInstitutional Integrity
A strategy to strengthen country-led efforts to improve governance and fight corruption
What is an Issue Brief?
Issue Briefs explain a development issue and the Bank's work in the area.
International Development Association (IDA)
Provides credits at zero interest to the poorest developing countries

IFC's New Social & Environmental Standards
A major step forward in strengthening all aspects of IFC’s social and environmental policies

migration_smInternational Migration and Remittances
Movement of people across international boundaries affects both origin and destination countries
africalightingsmallLighting Africa
Goal: Provide 250 million people in Africa with access to modern lighting by 2030
Malaria
Overview of the booster program for malaria control in the africa region
icons-microfinance-smMicrofinance
Much more than simply loans to help microentrepreneurs grow their businesses
Middle-Income Countries (MIC)
How to better manage and deliver its resources
jobs IB mainMore and Better Jobs for Shared Growth
The quality and quantity of jobs represents an important transmission channel between growth and poverty reduction.
Multilateral Investment Guarantee
Agengy (MIGA)
Insuring Investments, Ensuring Opportunities
icons-parlamentParliamentarians
Well-functioning parliaments promote development and the rule of law
povertyPoverty
Key issues on poverty measurement, analysis, and reduction strategies
Regional Overview
Africa, East Asia & Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia
sustainable-dev-sm.gifSustainable Development
Bringing a sustainable future closer to today’s reality ...
Trade
Trade is a vital engine for poverty-reducing growth
transportsmallTransport
Transport is crucial for economic growth and trade
Water
The World Bank has outstanding commitments of about $20 billion
financing_smWorld Bank Financing
Raising private and public sector money for the global fight against poverty
Youth
Young people in developing countries make up the fastest growing ...



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